The department and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (SHFT) collaborate through engagement on policy direction and site management to protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of SHFT land and maximise public access and enjoyment of its sites.

The department and the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (the Trust) collaborate through engagement on policy direction and site management to conserve, enhance and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the Trusts lands and maximise public access and enjoyment of its sites.

Sydney Harbour Federation Trust To manage emblematic lands around Sydney Harbour, preserve their natural and cultural heritage and foster and promote them as place of leisure, enjoyment and interest for all AustraliansTo achieve this outcome the Trust actively researches and makes accessible knowledge of our multilayered history and stories, including their importance to First Nations Communities. Through remediation and use, both the sites and their buildings are enlivened through the creation of communities which encourage a sense of place and belongingThe Trust also develops relationships and collaborations with community organisations, partners, funders, and supporters. Fostering such long-term relationships requires the Trust to be responsive, transparent and consistent in its discussions with stakeholders. These relationships and collaborations are important, as the Trust must currently raise all the revenue required to sustain its activities in operating the network of sites